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Lot 621: Merkel Gebruder Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2014

Lot 621: Merkel Gebruder Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2014

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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Merkel Gebruder Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1842
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 126
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This shotgun features single brass bead sight, full chokes, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the three-line address and the right rear of the barrel is marked "SPEZIAL-GEWEHRLAUFSTAHL". The bottom of the receiver is marked with "SUHL". The scalloped box lock action has a casehardened finish with scroll engraving. The break lever, trigger guard and forearm hardware are also engraved. It has double triggers and tang safety. The nicely figured pistol grip stock features checkering on the forearm and wrist, sling swivels, a raised cheekpiece, and a hard rubber "SUHL" marked buttplate. Length of pull is 14 1/8 inches. The serial numbers on the barrels and frame match.

Rating Definition:

Very good overall with 89% original finish. The barrels have 99% of their original deep blue finish, with scattered handling marks and crisp markings. The action has 70% of its original casehardened finish. Displaying edge wear, and the underside has mostly silvered to a smooth gray patina. Stock is very good as professionally repaired. With attractive grain, some variance in color and scattered small indentations. Mechanically excellent.



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